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Group-2 (Prelims) Exam

Dt: 03.03.2019 QLT-903-DLSC Marks : 75

Time : 90 Mins

financial institutions and public sector under-

1.Consider the following statements:
takings under the concerned state govern-
1. The Central Vigilance Commission was set
ment.
up by an Act of Parliament.
2. The State Information Commission is a high-
2. The Central Vigilance Commission has been

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powered independent body.
broadly given the measure of independence
and autonomy as that given to the Union Pub- Which of the statements above is / are correct?
lic Service Commission. a) Only 1 b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statements above is / are correct?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 5. How can a State Information Commissioner
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 be removed from office?
a) By the order of the State Chief Information
2. The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993
Commissioner.
provides for the creation of:
b) By the order of Supreme Court of India.
1. National Human Rights Commission
c) By the order of the Governor after the Su-
2. State Human Rights Commission
preme Court, on a reference made to it by the
3. Joint State Human Rights Commission
Governor, has on inquiry reported mat the
4. Human Rights Courts
State Information Commissioner ought to be
Which of the statements above is / are correct? removed.
a) 1 and 2 Only b) 1, 2 and 4 d) In a manner similar to the removal of a Judge
c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 d) 1, 2 and 3 of a High Court.
3. Consider the following statements: 6. The Right to Information Act of 2005, pro-
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1. The functions of a State Human Rights Com vides for the creation of the:
mission are mainly recommendatory in 1. Central Information Commission
nature. 2. State Information Commission
2. The recommendations of a State Human 3. Joint State Information Commission
Rights Commission are binding on the State
Which of the statements above is / are correct?
Government.
a) 1, 2 and 3 b) 1 and 2 Only
Which of the statements above is / are correct? c) 1 and 3 d) 2 and 3 Only
a) Only 1 b) Only 2
7. Which one of the following is a Constitu-
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
tional Body?
4. Consider the following statements: a) National Commission for Scheduled Tribes
1. The State Information Commission entertains b) National Commission for Minorities
complaints and appeals pertaining to offices,
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d) Planning Commission ing PILs in India:
8.Consider the following statements: 1. The full form of PIL is Post-Investigation liti
1. The National Commission for Scheduled gation.
Tribes was constituted under the Constitution 2. Letters and telegrams addressed to the court
(Eighty-ninth Amendment) Act. can be taken up as PILs and heard.
2. The first National Commission for Scheduled 3. Any group or person can seek remedy on be
Tribes was constituted in 2006. half of the oppressed class by introducing a
PIL.
Which of the statements above is / are correct?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 Which of the above statement/s is/are correct
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 regarding PILs?
a) 1 and 3 only b) 1 and 2 only
9. Consider the following statements:
c) 2 and 3 only d) All of the above
1. The National Commission for STs presents
an annual report to the Parliament. 13. Justice Rohini Commission is related to
2. The central government and state govern which of the following matters?
ments are required to consult the National a) Reservation in Employment
Commission for STs on all major policy mat b) Inclusion of certain communities in SC list

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ters affecting the STs. c) Sub-categorization of OBC
d) Increasing quota for OBC
Which of the statements above is / are correct?
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 14. Which of the following bodies’ concurrence
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 in decision is required for inclusion and
modifications in the list of Scheduled
10. The Puttaswamy v. Union of India case is
Tribes?
related to which of the following?
1. The concerned State government/UT Admin
a) Right to Privacy b) Right to Religion
istration.
c) Triple Talaq d) Data Protection
2. The Registrar General of India
11. Which one of the following is the correct
3. National Commission for Scheduled tribes.
chronological order of setting up of the
4. The Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
given Commissions concerning weaker
Which of the statements above is / are correct?
sections of the Indian society?
a) All of the above b) 1,3 and 4 only
a) Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - National
c) 2,3 and 4 only d) 1,2 and 3 only
Commission for Minorities - National Com
mission for Scheduled Castes and Sched 15. Which of the following were created under
uled Tribes - Mandal Commission the provisions of the Constitution of India?
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b) National Commission for Scheduled Castes 1. National Development Council

and Scheduled Tribes - National Commission 2. Finance Commission
for Minorities - Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commis 3. National Commission for Scheduled Castes
sion - Mandal Commission 4. Commission to investigate the conditions of
c) Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - Mandal Backward Classes
Commission - National Commission for Which of the statements above is / are correct?
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes - a) 1, 2, 3 and 4 b) 1, 2 and 3 only
National Commission for Minorities c) 2, 3 and 4 only d) 1 and 4 only
d) National Commission for Scheduled Castes 16. Which of the following is/are statutory body
and Scheduled Tribes - Mandal Commission in India?
- Kaka Saheb Kalelkar Commission - National 1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Au-
Commission for Minorities thority of India

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3. NITI Aayog 21. The power to declare an area as schedule
Which of the statements above is / are correct? area is with:
a) 1 and 3 only   b) 1 and 2 only a) Parliament
c) 3 only   d) 1, 2 and 3 b) Governor of respective States
17. Which of the following are Constitutional c) President
bodies? d) Ministry of Tribal Affairs
1. National Commission for Minorities 22. Consider the following statements:
2. National Human Rights Commission 1. In the absence of Speaker of Lok Sabha,
3. National Commission for Women Chairman of Rajya Sabha will preside over
Which of the statements above is / are correct? joint session of the Parliament.
a) 2 only   b) 1 and 2 only 2. In case of a tie, Speaker of Lok Sabha can
c) 2 and 3 only d) None of the Above exercises the right of casting vote.
18. Which among the following subjects are in- Which of the statements is / are correct?
cluded in the XI schedule of India Constitu- a) 1 only b) 2 only
tion: c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor
1. Public Distribution System 23. Which of the following motions can only

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2. Regulation of slaughter houses and tanneries be exercised in the Lok Sabha?
3. Non-conventional energy sources 1. Adjournment motion
4. Watershed development 2. No-confidence motion
Which of the statements above is / are correct? 3. Censure motion
a) 1,2 and 4 only   b) 1,3 and 4 only Which of the statements is / are correct?
c) 2 and 3 only d) 1,2,3 and 4 a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only
19. Consider the following statements: c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
1. The Council of Ministers are responsible to the 24. The term ‘delegated legislation’ refers to
Lok Sabha and not to the Rajya Sabha. a) Parliament asking the States to pass legis
2. Rajya Sabha has no power to pass a vote of lation on the model of a Union law
no-confidence against the Council of Ministers. b) Parliament authorising the Executive to
3. Both elected and nominated members of the frame rules and regulations
Rajya Sabha are exempted from filing their as- c) The legislation passed on to Standing Com
sets and liabilities under Representation of the mittees for detailed scrutiny
People Act, 1951. d) The practice of taking public opinion on a
Which of the statements above is / are correct? legislation under the consideration of the
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a) 1 only b) 1 and 2 only Parliament

c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 25. Consider the following statements with
20.Consider the following statements: regard to State Legislative Councils:
1. Lok Sabha Speaker has the special power to 1. Ministers can be drawn from State Legisla
summon the joint sitting of the Parliament to tive Councils.
resolve legislative deadlocks. 2. All the members in State Legislative Coun
2. Joint sitting cannot be resorted to, for passing cils are elected.
Constitutional Amendment Bill. Which of the statements is / are correct?
3. Joint sitting is not allowed for ‘Money Bills’. a) 1 only b) 2 only
Which of the statements above is / are correct? c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 Only 26. Consider the following with regard to ‘Of-
fice of the Whip’:
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trol over executive by the legislature. c) A majority of members present and voting
2. It is a unique innovation by Indian Parliament d) A majority of the total strength of house
and procedures for its application is laid down 31. In which among the following areas, Lok
in the rules of procedure. Sabha Speaker and Rajya Sabha Chairman
Which of the statements is / are correct? have similar power(s) and function(s)?
a) 1 only b) 2 only 1. In deciding a bill as money bill
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 2. Right to vote on a resolution for their removal
27. With regard to the Seventh Schedule of the 3. Salaries and allowance
Constitution, State governments are en- Which of the statements is / are correct?
titled to legislate on: a) 1 and 2 only b) 3 only
1. Public Order 2. Criminal Law c) 2 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3
3. Forest 4. Banking 32. Consider the following statements regard-
5. Electricity ing a Money Bill:
Which of the statements is / are correct? 1. It can be introduced with prior permission
a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only from the President.
c) 3, 4 and 5 only d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 2. Rajya Sabha can’t recommend any changes

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28. What will follow, if a national emergency is in a Money Bill.
declared on ground of external aggres- 3. President cannot return a Money Bill.
sion? Which of the statements is / are correct?
a) All of the fundamental rights will be suspended a) 1 only b) 1 and 3 only
b) State Assembly will be dissolved. c) 2 and 3 only
c) Distribution of powers between Centre and d) 1, 2 and 3
States is suspended 33. Which of the following are the ‘expenditure
d) Power of state legislatures to make laws in charged on the Consolidated Fund of In-
State subjects will be suspended dia’?
29. Consider the following statements in re- 1. Salary and Allowances of High Court Judges
spect of financial emergency under Article 2. Emoluments and allowance of the President
360 of the Constitution of India: 3. Pensions of High Court Judges
1. A financial emergency is always declared 4. Debt charges of Government of India
along with National Emergency. 5. Salary and pensions of Comptroller and Au
2. Once approved by the Parliament, the finan ditor General of India
cial emergency shall remain in force for an Which of the statements is / are correct?
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indefinite period till the President revokes it. a) 1, 2 and 5 b) 1, 3 and 4

3. President may reduce salaries of Constitu- c) 2, 3, 4 and 5 d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
tional functionaries and civil servants while the
34. Which among the following can said to be
Financial Emergency is in force.
the important functions of the Parliament?
Which of the statements is / are correct? 1. Keeping a check on government actions
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only 2. Highlighting peoples’ grievances
c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Adjudication of disputes
30. Speaker of Lok Sabha and State Legisla- 4. Providing the informations
tive Assemblies can be removed by pass- 5. Appointing the judges
ing a resolution with: Which of the statements is / are correct?
a) A majority of all then members of the house a) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only
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35. Which of the following can be the possible Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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benefits of Simultaneous Elections ? a) Only 1 b) Only 2
1. It will reduce the total expenditure incurred in c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
separate elections of Centre and state. 39. The clemency powers of the Governor (Ar
2.It will certainly strengthen the Legislature with ticle 161) and of the President (Article 72)
high power of presenting a ‘no-confidence’ are:
motion 1. Conferred with the objective to correct pos-
3. It can weaken Federalism , as losing majority sible judicial errors.
in one state may put the state under 2. Similar in the case of death penalty.
President’s rule for the remaining 4 years. 3. Beyond the purview of judicial review.
Which of the statements is / are correct? Which of the above statement(s) is/are incor-
a) 1 and 2 only rect?
b) 1 and 3 only a) 2 and 3 Only b) 1 and 2 Only
c) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 3 Only d) None of the above
d) 1,2 and 3
40. Which of the following is incorrect in re-
36. Which of the following statements about In- spect of Prime Minister MUDRA Yojana?
ternational Court of Justice is/are correct? a) It lends loan to MSME.

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1. It is the principal judicial organ of the United b) It categories borrowers to loaned them.
Nations. c) Loans under this scheme is available for ac-
2. It is located at New York tivities related to agriculture.
3. Every sitting judge must be from a different d) It nurtures confidence in people to belief in
nation their own ability.
4.It is composed of 15 judges appointed by the
41. Role of WTO (World Trade Organization)
General assembly.
in the matters of trade war is of
Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) An arbitrator.
a) 1 and 3 Only b) 1 and 4Only b) An administrator.
c) All are incorrect d) 1, 3 and 4 Only c) A regulator.
37. Nai Manzil, a scheme of the Government, d) A negotiator
aims at: 42. VAJRA is recently in news, it is an:
a) Training and skill development of rural youth a) A joint venture between France and India in
b) Infrastructure development in rural areas of defence sector.
North East States b) A scheme of joint research in India.
c) To encourage school drop outs of minority c) Vaccination drive to prevent life threatening
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community to rejoin formal education. diseases.

d) Scheme for providing higher education to d) Latest light combat aircraft of India, which dis-
tribal youth played in Defence Expo 2018.
38. Consider the following statements: 43. Sahyog-Hyeo blyeog is a search and res-
1. AP govt. has requested Energy Efficiency cue, exercise between:
Services Limited – EESL Smart Meter Ten a) Coastguard of India and South –Korea
der is ready to supply 17 lakh smart meters b) Coastguard of India and Japan
for installation. c) Navy of India and Japan
2. Installation of Smart meters will help in lower d) Navy of India and south-Korea
ing the commercial and technical loss and
44. Consider the following statements:
enhancing the Billing Efficiency of power utili-
1. Under Pradhan Mantri Aawas Yojna-Gramin,
ties
registration of the homes has to be made in
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the name of women 2. Electing Vice-President

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2. GIAN is a women entrepreneurship scheme 3. Electing members of State Legislative
3. GIAN is an educational scheme. Council
Which of the following is/are correct: 4. Impeaching the President
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only 5. Removing High Court judge
c) 1 and 3 only d) All of the above Which of the above statements is/are correct?
45. Consider the following statements Andhra a) 1, 2 and 5 Only b) 2, 3 and 4 Only
Pradesh Transgender pension scheme? c) 1 and 3 Only d) 1, 4 and 5
1. The main aim of this scheme is to provide 49. Which of the followings is set up to foster
equality and better living standards to cooperative federalism while functioning
transgender persons in the state. as a policy Think Tank?
2. According to the census of 2011, above 9% a) Inter-State Council b) Zonal Councils
of the total transgender population of the coun c) NITI Aayog d) GST Council
try is found in the state of Andhra Pradesh. 50. Consider the following with respect to
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Prime Minister’s Office:
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 1. The Prime Minister’s Office is headed by
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 Cabinet Secretary.

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46. Consider the following statements Walmiki 2. The main function of Prime Minister’s Office
and Malhar: is inter-Ministerial coordination and framing
1. These languages were unknown to linguists rules of business.
so far. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
2. Walmiki is spoken in Koraput of Odisha and a) 1 only b) 2 only
in the bordering districts of Andhra Pradesh. c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. Malhar is spoken in an isolated region 165 km 51. The dissolution of Lok Sabha does not af-
away from Bhubaneswar in Odisha. Around fect:
75 people form the community that speaks a) A bill passed in the Lok Sabha and pending in
Malhar language. the Rajya Sabha.
4. Walmiki is an isolate language b) A bill originated in the Rajya Sabha and not
Which of the above statements is/are correct? send to the Lok Sabha.
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 and 4 c) A bill that originated in the Lok Sabha but has
c) Only 3 and 4 d) All the above been sent to Rajya Sabha.
47. In which among the following situations Par- d) None of the above
liament can legislate on a state subject? 52. Any dispute regarding the disqualification
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1. When the President rule is declared on the of a Member of Parliament is decided by

State. whom of the following?
2. When Rajya Sabha passes a resolution to do a) Speaker of Lok Sabha
so with simple majority. b) Election Commission of India
3. When a State Legislative Assembly request c) Supreme Court
to do so on its behalf. d) President of India
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only
Y 53. Match List – I with List – II and select the
correct answer using the code given be-
c) 1 and 3 only d) 1, 2 and 3 low the lists:
48. The elected members of State Legislative
Assemblies can participate in:
1. Electing President

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List – I List – II 1. Bills to abolish Legislative Councils in States

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(Parliamentary Device) (Substance) 2. Bill to amend Article 3 of the constitution
3. Bill to impose additional cess on service tax
A. Cut Motion - 1.To draw attention of the 4. Bill to change the procedure for appointment
ministers on matters of of Lokpal
urgent public importance. Which of the above statements are correct?
B. Call Attention - 2.To draw attention of the a) 1, 2 and 4 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only
Motion speaker towards in c) 1 and 4 only d) 1, 2 and 3 only
correct or incomplete 57. With reference to the Union Government
answer by ministers. consider the following statements.
C. Privilege Motion- 3.To move a proposal 1. The Department of Revenue is responsible
reduce expenditure on the for the preparation of Union Budget that is pre
budget proposals. sented to the parliament
D. Adjournment -4.To adjourn the House 2. No amount can be withdrawn from the Con
Motion before the expiry solidated Fund of India without the authoriza
of time. tion of Parliament of India.
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on demand for grants. count also need the Authorization from the
Codes: Parliament of India
AB C D Which of the statements above is/are correct?
a) 3 1 2 4 b) 2 4 5 1 a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 4 2 1 d) 2 1 5 4 c) 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3
54. What does the ‘Rule of lapse’ mean? 58. Which of the following is mentioned in the
a) All pending bills in Parliament lapse with its Constitution of India
prorogation. 1. Competitive Federalism
b) All appropriations voted by the legislature ex 2. Cooperative Federalism
pired at the end of the financial year. 3. Collaborative Federalism
c) The demand for grants of a ministry lapses 4. Federalism
with criticism of its policy by the opposition. Which of the statements above is/are correct?
d) The appropriation bill lapses if it is not returned a) Only 4 b) Only 1 and 3
by the Rajya Sabha within 14 days. c) None of them d) All of them
55. The following are the statements, 59. According to the Parliamentary form of Gov-
1. Introduction and passage of ordinary bills ernment adopted in India,consider the fol-
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2. Election and impeachment of president lowing statements:

3. Approval of ordinances issued by the presi 1. The Parliament in India Consists of the Prime
dent Minister, the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Only.
a) Rajya Sabha is equal to Lok Sabha 2. The Parliament, while in session, begins with
b) Rajya Sabha is unequal to Lok Sabha a question hour
c) Rajya Sabha has special powers that are not 3. The executive is a group of persons who work
at all shared with Lok Sabha together to implement the laws made by the
d) None of the above Parliament.
56. Which of the following types of bills can be Which of the statements is/are correct?
passed in a joint sitting of both the Houses a) 1 and 3 Only b) 1 and 2 Only
of the Parliament? c) 2 and 3 Only d) 1, 2 and 3
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60. Which of these bodies is NOT subject to b) Chairman of the First Finance Commission

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dissolution? was Mr. Santhanam
1. Lok Sabha c) The Chairman of the 12th Finance Commis
2. Rajya Sabha sion was C. Rangarajan
3. State Legislative Assembly d) B and C Only
4. State Legislative Council 65. Which factor has not been kept in mind by
Which of the above statements is/are correct? the Finance Commission for giving a share
a) 3 only b) 1, 2 and 4 only of taxes to states?
c) 2 and 4 only d) All of the above a) Demographic changes in the state
61. The Supreme Court is hearing pleas chal b) Forest area in the state
lenging Section 377 of the IPC. Which of c) Income inequality in the state
the following are correct about section 377 d) Level of education in the state
of IPC ? 66. Which of the following roles/functions/re
1. Section 377 of IPC decriminalises homosexu sponsibilities are NOT under the purview
ality. of the Financial commission?
2. Supreme Court’s order on the fundamental 1. Sharing of net proceeds of taxes between the
right to privacy, leaves very little scope to de Center and States

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fend 377 2. Recommending principles for governing the
3.The Parliament has formed a law to grants-in-aid to the states by the Center
decriminalise homosexuality. 3. Recommendations on matters referred to it
Which of the statements above is/are correct? by the President for the interest of sound fi-
a) 1 and 2 only b) 2 and 3 only nance
c) 2 only d) 1 only 4. Preparation and periodical revision of electoral
rolls
62. Which of the following entered into a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Which of the above statements is/are correct?
with a foreign counterpart for promoting a) Only 1 b) Only 2
inter-parliamentary dialogue, for the first c) Only 3 and 4 4) Only 4
time in 76 years since it came into being? 67. Which of the following duties is NOT per
a) Lok Sabha formed by the Comptroller and Auditor Gen
b) Rajya Sabha eral of India.
c) State of Jammu & Kashmir a) To Audit and report on all expenditure from the
d) State of Nagaland consolidated fund of India.
63. Which Indian city became the first to sup b) To Audit and report on all expenditure from
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ply Ultra-clean Euro-VI or Bharat Stage the contingency funds and Public Accounts.
(BS)-VI grade petrol and diesel without any c) To Audit an report on All Trading manufactur
additional cost, in order to curb air pollu- ing, profit and loss accounts.
tion? d)To control the receipt and issue of Public
a) Mumbai Money, and to ensure that the public revenue
b) Hyderabad is lodged in the exchequer.
c) Chennai 68. Consider the following statements about
d) Delhi the CAG:
64. Which of the following statements is not 1. He is responsible only to Parliament.
correct? 2. He certifies the net proceeds of any tax.
a) The first finance commission was constituted 3. He has control over the issue of money from
in 1951 the consolidated fund of India.

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Which of the statements above is/are correct? regards to personnel management, then the

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a)1 & 2 Only b)1 & 3 Only aggrieved public servant cannot go to court.
c)2 & 3 Only d)All of the above Codes:
69. Consider the following statements. a) 1 and 3 Only b) 1 and 2 Only
1. The CAG is an agent of the Parliament and c) 2 and 3 only d) All of the above
conducts audit of expenditure on behalf of the 73. Which of the following is/are true regard-
Parliament. ing composition of SPSC?
2. CAG submits his audit reports relating to the 1) Though Governor appoints members of the
accounts of state to the President. SPSC, the members need to address their
3. CAG holds office for a period of five years or resignation to the President only.
upto the age of 65 years. 2) Members of the Commission hold office for a
Which of the statements above is/are correct? term of 5 years or until they attain the age of
a)1 only b)2 & 3 only 62 years, whichever is earlier.
c)1 & 3 only d) All the above Codes:
70. Which of the following is/are true regard- a) Only 1 b) Only 2
ing composition of UPSC? c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2
1)Strength of the UPSC has been left to the dis 74. Name the Indian sports persons who were

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cretion of the President and is not mentioned named the ‘Sportspersons of the Year’ at
in the Constitution. the inaugural ESPN Multi-Sport Awards?
2) Members of the Commission hold office for a a) Kidambi Srikanth and PV Sindhu
term of 5 years or until they attain the age of b) Mithali Raj and Virat Kohli
65 years, whichever is earlier. c) Mary Kom and Vijendar Singh
Codes: d) Saina Nehwal and Leander Paes
a) Only 1 b) Only 2 75. Assam Spring Festival was held at which
c) Both 1 and 2 d) Neither 1 nor 2 national park in Assam?
71. Which of the following is/are true? a) Nameri National Park
1) Recommendations made by UPSC are only b) Kaziranga National Park
of advisory nature. c) Manas National Park
2) A member of UPSC on ceasing to hold office d) Orang National Park
is eligible for appointment as the chairman of
UPSC or chairman or member of State Pub-
lic Service Commission (SPSC).
3)There is no second term for the same office
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for a Chairman or member of UPSC.

Codes:
a) 1 and 2 Only b) 1and 3 Only
c) 2 and 3 Only d) All of the above
72. Which statements are true regarding pow
ers and functions of State Public Service
Commission?
1) It is consulted for principles to be followed
during promotions and appointments.
2) Selection by the SPSC does not confer any
right to the post on the candidate.
3) If the government fails to consult SPSC in
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